Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs